Gukesh, Dommaraju

Dommaraju Gukesh became the eighteenth and youngest-ever World Chess Champion in December 2024 at just 18 years old, surpassing Garry Kasparov's long-standing record. The Indian prodigy also became the youngest-ever Candidates Tournament winner earlier that year. His fearless, ambitious style and remarkable composure under pressure have marked him as a generational talent in chess.